dissatisfaction
Americannoun
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the state or attitude of not being satisfied; discontent; displeasure.
- Synonyms:
- uneasiness, disapproval, disappointment
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a particular cause or feeling of displeasure or disappointment.
many dissatisfactions with the plan.
noun
Related Words
Dissatisfaction, discontent, displeasure imply a sense of dislike for, or unhappiness in, one's surroundings. Dissatisfaction results from contemplating what falls short of one's wishes or expectations: dissatisfaction with the results of an afternoon's work. Discontent is a sense of lack and a general feeling of uneasy dislike for the conditions of one's life: feeling a continual vague discontent. Displeasure suggests a certain amount of anger as well as dissatisfaction: displeasure at being kept waiting.
Other Word Forms
- dissatisfactory adjective
- predissatisfaction noun
- self-dissatisfaction noun
Etymology
Origin of dissatisfaction
First recorded in 1630–40; dis- 1 + satisfaction
Example Sentences
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The Red Bull driver's comments come in the context of his dissatisfaction with Formula 1's engine rules, which he believes have diminished the sport's challenge.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
Throughout the year, several high-profile OpenAI commitments have sputtered, thanks to the company’s newfound frugality as well as an increasing sense of dissatisfaction from its business pals.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
Some companies have been vocal about their dissatisfaction with California’s business environment.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
Both goals are unchanged from last year, suggesting continuity even as a slowing economy raises the risks of increased social dissatisfaction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
For Ulbricht, the problem with the city's open border had nothing to do with spies: It was with the dissatisfaction of his own people, the seventeen million citizens of the German Democratic Republic, or GDR.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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